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Catalyst Design & Photography

Name: Catalyst Design & Photography
Address: 821 1st Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61104, US
Telephone: +18155192312
Price range: $$$

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Catalyst Design & Photography

Catalyst specializes in commercial, headshot, lifestyle and wedding, wedding photography as well as graphic design and branding.

Catalyst is owned and operated by its co-owners, Jen Gorman and Jesse Fox. Together we have over 15 years of photography and graphic design experience. We specialize in wedding, portrait, and commercial photography. Contact us for more information and check out our Instagram! www.instagram.com/catalystrockford

10/31/2026

When Beef-a-Roo closed in July, my daughter was crushed. It was her favorite restaurant. Today we finally got to go back. 🥹
The place was PACKED, and the staff was still all smiles and hustling the whole time. And the food? A million times better. Cheese fries, shakes, burgers, and one mandatory fry ‘stache.
Welcome back, Beef-A-Roo. 💚

10/29/2026

ROCKFORD, BEEF-A-ROO IS BACK! 🍟❤️

The ribbon is cut and the doors are open at 815 Beef-a-Roo on Lexus Drive! A Rockford original is back in local hands, and we couldn’t be happier to help celebrate.

From photographing the food to capturing today’s ribbon cutting and grand reopening, we’ve loved being part of this comeback. Seeing our photos come together with Lightwave Creative’s branding and menu boards has been especially exciting. Getting to see it all welcome customers today? That’s the good stuff.

Congratulations to the owners, crew and everyone who helped make this day happen. Rockford has been rooting for you.

Go show them some love at 6593 Lexus Drive. Who’s making a cheddar fry run? 👇

📸 Catalyst Design & Photography

10/23/2026

BTS of our NON AI images for Candy Cloud 😂

07/13/2026

Apparently, it was high time we practiced what we preach.

We spend a lot of time reminding clients that their headshots and brand imagery should actually reflect who they are today, while quietly leaving our own photos on the back burner.

So, we finally turned the cameras on ourselves and spent a little time updating the faces behind Catalyst.

Fresh headshots. Fresh brand photos. Same people behind the camera.

How old are the photos currently representing your business?

05/15/2026

Nice seeing our work in Boise airport!

01/06/2026

The print shop is back! Check out the link in our bio to order some new prints to fill up those empty walls at your home or office!

12/17/2025

Another year, another epic Christmas card shoot for Laura M. Hunt & Associates, LLC!

09/11/2025

Some of you may not know this, but in addition to co-running Catalyst, Jesse is also one half of the Americana duo The Lone Canary.

Tomorrow night, we’re celebrating something big: the release of our brand-new album Dime Store Horses with a special show right here in Rockford at The Music Box.

🎶 The Lone Canary — Album Release Show
📅 Tomorrow | Friday, Sept 12
📍 The Music Box, Rockford
⏰ Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: Get Yours Here

https://link.dice.fm/fdc0f7face0b?dice_id=fdc0f7face0b

It’s the first chance to hear these songs live — a night of harmonies, storytelling, and community. If you’ve enjoyed working with us at Catalyst, this is another side of our creativity that we’d love to share with you.

Tickets are almost gone — grab yours now and come celebrate with us!

— Jesse
The Lone Canary

06/02/2025

🚨 MODEL CALL 🚨 We’re looking for people to model at a few local restaurants next week. Specifically Sun/Tues/Weds between 4-9pm. We’d need about an hour of your time & you’d get free food and drinks! Fill out our talent application at the link in our bio or send us a DM!

04/25/2025

It’s birthday! He’s the photoshop wizard, the editing guru, and the one behind the camera 99% of the time these days. So basically, the glue that makes Catalyst stick. He’s also a talented musician (check out ) and all he wants for his birthday is to make their goal on their kickstarter. Go check our stories for the link and leave a comment to wish him a happy birthday!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thelonecanary/dime-store-horses-the-lone-canarys-new-album

Address

821 1st Avenue
Rockford, IL
61104

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18155192312

Website

http://www.catalystrockford.com/

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